Product Description

ProductLecithin
CAS8002-43-5 8030-76-0 93685-90-6 97281-47-5
FormulaC8H17O5NRR, R and R are fatty acid groups
SynonymLecithin, Phosphatidylcholine, Soya lecithin, Soy lecithin

Typical Product Specifications

NotesLecithin is a Mixture of the diglycerides of stearic, palmitic and oleic acids linked to the choline ester of phosphoric acid; found in plants and animals Lecithin uses and applications include: Surfactant, emulsifier, dispersant, wetting agent for animal feed, leather treatment, textiles; emulsifier for oil-based drilling fluids; release agent for silicone rubber molds; raw material for paints; viscous modifier; surfactant, emulsifier, dispersant, wetting agent, antistat, emollient for cosmetics; surfactant, emulsifier, dispersant, wetting agent, antioxidant for foods; pigmentfillerclay dispersant for sealants, caulks, pesticides; surfactant, emulsifier, dispersant, wetting agent, stabilizer, solubilizer, emollient, nutrient for pharmaceuticals; tablet binder; choline source in dementia; in food-contact coatings; stabilizer, flavor enhancer improving frying chars. in margarine; in components of paper and paperboard in contact with aqueous and fatty foods Suggested storage of Lecithin: Refrigerate
ClassSpecialty Chemicals, Natural Products, Natural Products, Non GMO
FunctionSurfactant, Emulsifier, Acid, Dispersant, Stabilizer, Flavor, Raw Material
IndustryCosmetic, Pharmaceutical, Textiles, Rubber, Drilling Fluid, Flavor
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